calyculus

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Etymology

From Latin calyculus (“small flower bud, calyx”), diminutive of calyx. By surface analysis, calyc- +‎ -ulus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈlɪkjələs/
    Rhymes: -ɪkjələs

Noun

calyculus (plural calyculi)

  1. (zoology) Any cup-shaped structure.
  2. (botany, British) A group of bracts resembling an outer calyx.
    Synonym: calycule

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